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[ahappylie]

The stars are so bright out tonight. If...a bit odd in their patterns. I wonder who the "Great One" is? Whoever he or she is, they certainly made an impression on the stars.

It's almost... [He trails off and just before he switches to a filter, there's a slight grunt of pain.]

[Filtered to Yamazaki Susumu: 80%]
Yamazaki-san? If you could...come in here for a moment? I believe I require your assistance. I'm in my room.

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[meshninja.livejournal.com]

[Puzzled by the order, but not questioning it, Susumu slips into the room, shutting the door behind him.] What do you need?

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[ahappylie.livejournal.com]

[He points vaguely in the direction of the window without turning his head.]

If you could find a way to make that darker? I would be very much obliged. Something about the light is bothering me.

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[meshninja.livejournal.com]

[That sounds somewhat alarming. Instead of obeying right away, Susumu approaches the bed and leans in to study Okita's eyes. The doctor in him can't stand to do anything less.]

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[ahappylie.livejournal.com]

[He hears Susumu approaching and cocks his head slightly toward his position so he can better track his movements. He keeps his eyes closed the entire time, not even opening them when Susumu moves in to look.]

I think perhaps it's a headache or something, but the light makes it worse.

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[meshninja.livejournal.com]

...Okita-san.

[Yeah you're making yourself look real suspicious there, dude.]

Open your eyes.

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[ahappylie.livejournal.com]

[He turns his head slightly toward the window as if trying to gauge how much light is coming in through the curtains and then back to Susumu. It takes a moment, but eventually he starts to open his eyes and immediately starts gripping the bed with one hand to distract himself from the pain.]

Is this really necessary? I just need it to be dark.

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[meshninja.livejournal.com]

You shouldn't question a doctor. [Susumu lifts Okita's bangs out of the way, pressing his hand to the other man's forehead as he does so and shielding the light from his eyes as best as he can. He can't see anything wrong, though... strange.]

...Describe how you feel.

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[ahappylie.livejournal.com]

[He keeps his eyes open as much as possible and then squeezes them shut again, rubbing his eyes with the heels of his hands.]

It feels like they're burning; like they feel after staring at the sun for too long.

[A pause.]

...Not that I stare at the sun. But you know. That.

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[meshninja.livejournal.com]

[Susumu steps away from the bed and over to the window, glancing out at the daylight for a long moment before closing the shades. It's sunny, but not that bright out.]

...There have been strange things going on in the village. People are growing ill for no apparent reason.

[And there was that announcement yesterday about parasites...]

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[ahappylie.livejournal.com]

I'm sure if I just sleep, it'll be better tomorrow. Would you mind hanging something heavier over the window in the meantime?

[He smiles and motions vaguely in the direction of the end of the bed.]

There are extra blankets in a chest there. If this does not clear in a day or two, we should speak to Ginko-san.

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[meshninja.livejournal.com]

[Not giving up that easy, though he does retrieve a blanket and try to hang it up. Stubborness is no reason to want to cause pain.] Better to speak with him soon, before it gets worse.

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[ahappylie.livejournal.com]

[When the blanket is up and the room darker, Okita seems to relax a little more and yawn behind his hand.]

Yes, as soon as I can, I'll try to contact him. Thank you, Yamazaki-san.

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[meshninja.livejournal.com]

[...Well, that's the most he can expect out of Okita. He'll be following up on it, though- if Ginko isn't contacted or informed soon, he'll do it himself. So for now, he bows.] If there's anything else you need, call for me.

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[ahappylie.livejournal.com]

[He shakes his head and remains seated on the bed, tracking Susumu's movements by listening to him.]

Thank you, Yamazaki-san.

[...]

Oh, there is one thing. How is your mission going? You know, the one where you have to talk to someone you've never talked to before?

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[meshninja.livejournal.com]

[....Dammit, Okita.]

..."Sen" met a number of people when she arrived.

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[ahappylie.livejournal.com]

[Sneaky bitch is sneaky like that. He's amused by Susumu's little pause.]

Did she now? But what of you?

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[meshninja.livejournal.com]

[Oi, oi. Bitch. Don't be like that.]

It amounts to the same thing.

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[ahappylie.livejournal.com]

[Oh, bb, you know he loves you. Sort of. In his own, slightly twisted way.]

Mm....alright, I'll give you that. But I do hope you get to know them out of your disguise, "Sen." I think the people here would like to know you, too.

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[meshninja.livejournal.com]

[You're an evil little manipulator.]

Most people hide behind a mask, Okita-san. Sen is mine. [And yes, he is giving you a meaningful look, even if you can't see it.]

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[ahappylie.livejournal.com]

[Why yes, yes he is.

Also, touche, Susumu. Well played, well played. He lowers his face a little and smiles faintly.]

...Yes, I suppose most people do. Very well. Continue with your mission.

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[meshninja.livejournal.com]

[Excellent. Susumu bows again - trusting Okita to hear the rustle of his clothes - and slips out of the room, keeping the door as closed as he can again.]

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[ahappylie.livejournal.com]

[Once Susumu is gone, Okita just lies back in bed and stares up at the ceiling through closed eyes. He can't really sleep, but he'll pretend like he is until morning.]